I took some time off cooking and blogging last week. I didn't take a complete hiatus--between leisurely activities I cooked a dish or two. I spent the day on the coast again last Thursday so I returned home with two bags of baby artichokes which lasted all of two days. I have shared two ... Read More
Artichoke, Cheddar, Chipotle Spread
Nature called during the night sometime last week. It's not surprising considering I usually drink a full glass of milk or seltzer water before bed, you know, to wash down that little piece (or two) of chocolate that I just have to have . I got up, reluctant to hit the pause button on ... Read More
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
This is a far cry from the recipe I used for years. I was so picky, you see. My hummus had to have just the right amount of tahini paste--too much or too little, it wouldn't be good enough for me. I was also somewhat of a hummus purist. For me, there was no need to add other ingredients ... Read More
Caprese Tart
Though I had already spent part of my morning working out at the gym, I looked forward to meeting two of my girlfriends for a walk later in the day. It had been months since the last time; the longer days means the return of our routine of meeting once or twice a week, not only to get some ... Read More
Tofu-Making Class at Cavallo Point Cooking School
It all starts with quality soybeans, mature and fully-grown. They are soaked overnight then steamed and ground to a pulp with water. The okara (soy pulp) is then separated from the liquid. The liquid from this seemingly-simple-but-nuanced process is soy milk--thick, creamy milk that is ... Read More
Seeded Crackers
If you've been coming here for a while you might have noticed that I have a thing for homemade crackers. It hardly seems worth the trouble to make them when there are countless very good store-bought options. The best ones command a premium price and they're a nice treat but at the speed my ... Read More
